Evanston vs Wicker Park

Chicago, IL Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Wicker Park leads
Wicker Park wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Evanston
$1.6M median
Suburban Walkable
Neighborhood B
Wicker Park
$1.6M median
Trendy Artsy
⭐ Overall Leader
Evanston
Metric
Wicker Park
$1.6M

Median Price
$1.6M
9/10

School Rating
7/10
A-

Crime Grade
B+
70/100

Walk Score
94/100
30 min

Commute
9 min
12

Parks Nearby
5
20

Cafes
30
6

Groceries
5
20 min

Hospital
13 min
Evanston
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
74%
Wicker Park
Median Price
100%
School Rating
78%
Crime Grade
94%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evanston or Wicker Park more expensive?

Evanston has a median home price of $1.6M and Wicker Park is $1.6M. Wicker Park is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Evanston or Wicker Park?

Evanston has a school rating of 9/10 and Wicker Park rates 7/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Evanston or Wicker Park safer?

Evanston has a crime grade of A- and Wicker Park is graded B+.

Which is more walkable?

Evanston scores 70/100 for walkability. Wicker Park scores 94/100. Wicker Park is the more walkable option.